Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Sea level is expected to rise because of warmer climate due to the following

  1. Oceans expand as they get warmer

  2. Glaciers and ice-sheets melt

  3. Both the above

  4. Global Warming
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Warmer climate causes sea level rise through two main mechanisms: thermal expansion (water occupies more volume when heated) and addition of water from melting glaciers and ice sheets. Both processes are actively occurring and contribute significantly to observed sea level increase.

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